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Abbotsford Canucks lose game 5 of the AHL Championship, force game 6
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A disappointing night for the Abbotsford Canucks after failing to win the Calder Cup on home ice at the Abbotsford Centre. Jesse Puljujarvi spoiled the party in Abbotsford on Saturday night when he scored at 15:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Charlotte Checkers to a 4-3 victory…
Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep U.S. out of 'stupid wars'
President Trump expressed certainty his big gamble to directly assist the Israelis delivered a knockout blow to Iran’s nuclear program – even as many supporters and detractors alike were warning that U.S. military action could draw the United States into an expansive regional conflict. Source link
Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Saturday that he signed the bill, which is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who…
Iran retaliation a growing concern in the U.S. after strikes
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Special Report: President Trump delivers remarks on Iran strikes 59:41 U.S. Navy subs launched 30 Tomahawk missiles as part of Iran attack 03:12 Now Playing Iran retaliation a growing concern in the U.S. after strikes 02:44 UP NEXT Ocasio-Cortez says…
Democrats, some Republicans unload on Trump for striking Iran without congressional approval
Congressional Democrats are criticizing President Trump for bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities without congressional approval, with at least a few arguing it is grounds for impeachment. Source link
Denied, detained, deported: the faces of Trump’s immigration crackdown | Trump administration
Donald Trump retook the White House vowing to stage “the largest deportation operation in American history”. As previewed, the administration set about further militarizing the US-Mexico border and targeting people requesting asylum and refugees while conducting raids and deportations in undocumented communities, detaining and deporting immigrants and spreading fear. Critics are outraged, if not surprised….
Cougar activity prompts closure of Whistler bike park trails – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mountain biking in Whistler is a popular activity for the first official day of summer but that’s not the case this weekend. A large portion of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park was closed due to cougar activity in the area. The BC Conservation Officer Service says it…
Reds’ Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fall ill while playing in extreme heat
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton got sick Saturday while playing in the extreme heat that covered much of the United States. De La Cruz vomited on the field with two outs in the fourth inning of Cincinnati’s extra-inning loss at the St. Louis Cardinals. He was checked…
Trump says 'massive' U.S. strikes have ended Iran's nuclear threat
President Trump said Saturday night he ordered “massive precision strikes” against three of Iran’s nuclear facilities to end the threat of Tehran building nuclear weapons. Source link
Trump says U.S. attacked Iran nuclear sites
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump calls strikes on Iran a ‘complete and total success’ 02:27 How Israel could react to U.S. strikes on Iran 06:58 What we know about the U.S strikes on Iran nuclear sites 06:59 Highly-enriched uranium held in Iran sites hit…